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Bootprint vs World Bank

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIBootprintNEW—World BankNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseUnverifiedCC BY 4.0
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Bootprint vs World Bank: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bootprint or World Bank?

On our scheduled checks, World Bank leads on measured uptime — Bootprint at —% versus World Bank at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Bootprint and World Bank need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Bootprint is callable with no signup, and World Bank is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Bootprint and World Bank from the browser?

Only World Bank is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Bootprint needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Bootprint and World Bank free for commercial use?

Bootprint has unclear commercial terms, and World Bank allows commercial use on its free tier. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.